Starry Sky Professional

“This little guy really has quite the temper…”

In the clouds above, several teachers from Blue Star University were closely observing the arena, occasionally grading the students.

Upon witnessing Fang Xing's punch, which disfigured his opponent, Nie Ying couldn’t help but smile faintly: “Seems like someone who’s experienced life-and-death combat... This is excellent. Our previous students lacked a certain ferocity...”

“The principal is right...”

The teachers all agreed: “This Fang Xing, though he is genetically modified, has mastered the Dragon Elephant Gong, and his Vajra Prajna power is quite formidable... Along with the Tiger Stance and Dragon Stance, he has built a very solid foundation... When he forms the Dragon Elephant Golden Elixir, if he gains enlightenment, he could balance Yin and Yang, achieving the ‘Invincible Vajra Dragon Elephant Power’. Someday, he may even reach the seventh rank of the Golden Elixir...”

Based on Fang Xing’s current performance, some teachers already believe he can break through to the Vajra Realm!

“A brilliant child may not grow into a great adult!” Another teacher shook his head: “Martial arts is a difficult path, each step is like ascending the heavens. During university, Fang Xing may find it easy to advance to Outer Scenery, but the Golden Elixir stage has stumped many geniuses. Achieving a superior Golden Elixir is impossible without the necessary resources... Compared to Fang Xing, I have more faith in Gu Jiantong. This student has true extraordinary talent, possesses the top-tier ability of ‘Photonic Transformation’, and has substantial backing and support, with limitless future potential...”

“Yes, among this year’s martial arts candidates, these two are the strongest. We’ll first watch their final battle, then visit the other examination sites...”

Nie Ying nodded slowly.

Fang Xing rolled his eyes and swiftly moved.

He was fast, but Gu Jiantong was even faster!

In an instant, they both reached the center of the arena, their fists and palms clashing in a flurry of shadows.

BAM!

The once sturdy arena now looked ravaged, as if plowed through, leaving behind a scene of chaos.

WHOOSH!

With a flick of the finger, Gu Jiantong released a beam of light, swift and treacherous to the utmost.

SWISH!

Fang Xing raised his arm to shield himself, feeling a slight pain.

The beam, searing hot, melted through his layers of dragon scale armor, leaving a white mark on his arm.

"Huh? Breaking through my defense? You’ve got something to brag about."

Fang Xing lowered his arm and chuckled.

"First time I've seen someone who flaunts it better than I do."

Gu Jiantong shouted angrily, a brilliance seemingly leaking from his eyes and mouth: "This pointless probing should end."

A phantom of a blazing sun emerged, enveloping the entire arena!

"A nascent domain of light?"

Feeling the light converge from all directions, Fang Xing murmured softly, with clouds and winds manifesting around him.

Clouds follow the dragon, winds follow the tiger! — A nascent domain of dragon and tiger!

Although the dragon and tiger couldn't coordinate perfectly yet, they symbolized his astounding mastery over these two aspects.

Roar! Roar!

Amid the dragon's roar and tiger's growl, the specters of a dragon and a tiger appeared, seemingly ready to rend apart the phantom sun.

The two emerging domains clashed continuously, unraveling each other ceaselessly.

In the deepest part of the radiance, Fang Xing was shrouded as if in a golden-threaded jade garment, engaging fiercely with Gu Jiantong.

Gu Jiantong moved with extreme speed, occasionally launching surprise attacks with light beams that left several white marks on Fang Xing's body.

“Got you...”

Suddenly, a smile appeared on Fang Xing's lips. His large hand reached out, like a mighty dragon or tiger capture, grabbing directly into the brilliance in front of him, and seized Gu Jiantong’s shoulder. “My physical cultivation is strong; even if I withstand several of your light beams, it's nothing... But how many of my punches can you take?”

He clenched his other fist, golden light flashing in his eyes.

—The Vajra Prajna Divine Power, doubled the increase!

Bang!

A figure flew backward at an astonishing speed—it was Gu Jiantong!

He lay on the ground, struggling to turn over, staring at the drifting clouds in the sky: “Damn it... If this were the outside world, I would definitely win!”

His ‘Radiant Transformation’ ability was not fully developed yet, currently only able to gain enhancements under the light of stars.

But here, in the virtual space, no one would specifically simulate stellar radiance for him.

“Perhaps…” Fang Xing remained noncommittal.

From this battle, he learned a lot.

At least, his strength among these peers was not overwhelmingly superior!

Moreover... if Gu Jiantong was like this, then what about Gu Zhen?

“Alright, the martial arts department examination results, the top freshman—Fang Xing! Following is the admissions list: Fang Xing, Gu Jiantong, Delis…”

滴!

The virtual cabin opened, and Fang Xing stepped out, seeing that his communicator had already received a slew of messages.

【Blue Star Federation Level 2 Citizen Fang Xing... Congratulations on being accepted into the Blue Star University Martial Arts Department!】

【Your iris scan, blood pressure, and other details have been integrated into the 'Omniscient Brain', granting you most of the permissions at Blue Star University...】

【You've received a Blue Star Residence ID, the university map, and the freshman handbook...】

“Ten years of university, huh?”

Fang Xing muttered to himself.

After getting into Blue Star University, his status and identity had skyrocketed!

He almost felt a bit dazed.

“Soon it will be my 19th birthday...”

“Finally, becoming an adult and getting into university fulfills a long-cherished wish...”

At least now, he didn't have to worry about being sent to the front lines immediately.

Sighing, he glanced around and noticed many virtual pods still in operation, indicating that Zhong Yuxiu and the others had not yet finished their assessments.

After a while longer, students started emerging from the pods; some appeared elated and thrilled... while most seemed deeply disappointed.

“So close... I was right at the final step.”

Zhong Yuxiu emerged from her pod, tears brimming in her eyes, “No... I need to prepare better. If not Blue Star, there's still Saint Armor University... And if that doesn't work, then I'll have to try for War University.”

War University was not an elite institution but was among the top ranks of first-class academies.

Most of the candidates who failed to enter the elite universities would choose to participate in War University's entrance exams.

Before long, Qi Lingzhen and Li Wei also stepped out.

They were lucky enough to be accepted by Blue Star University.

“I don't want to be apart from you, sister Qi,”

Zhong Yuxiu's eyes reddened again upon hearing the results.

“Aim for Saint Armor University. We can still meet in virtual space,”

Qi Lingzhen quickly comforted her.

After Zhong Yuxiu and the rest of the disappointed ones reluctantly left, Nie Ying looked down at the students, a smile appearing on her face: "Welcome, everyone. Blue Star University officially starts on September 1st. Let me tell you about some of the university's benefits. Firstly, you have all been granted Blue Star residency, giving you permanent residence rights here... Besides that, renting off-campus can be expensive, so we’re opening the student dormitories to you now... Each student's room will be equipped with a 'Holographic Virtual Capsule' with internet capabilities... We're optimizing this system, and maybe in the future, you'll be able to attend courses at Saint Armor University and Nine Swords University virtually through the capsule... As for your teachers and advisors, they will be announced collectively at the start of the term."

"That concludes the meeting!"

After finishing, Nie Ying immediately strode away, followed by the other teachers.

"Is that... it?"

The remaining students were left a bit baffled.

"Hmph... She's a Martial Saint. She has countless matters to attend to, so hosting the entrance exam was already showing us great respect."

Gu Jiantong lifted his chin, "And everything else... haven’t you checked your communicators? The All-Knowing Brain has arranged everything already!"

His arrogance quickly drew anger from many around him.

"What? Want to fight? Come on, one at a time, and we'll get a notary and have stakes involved... I'll tell you, I earned my title as the top of Youlin Star through endless victories."

With his arms crossed, Gu Jiantong surveyed the crowd with disdain, showing none of the weakness from when Fang Xing had beaten him.

Fang Xing couldn't be bothered with them and walked out of the gymnasium.

Along the way, he occasionally encountered a few Blue Star University students, most of whom appeared very young, yet their auras were unfathomably deep.

"It really is a good place..."

He opened his electronic map and found the freshman dormitory area.

Blue Star University could be compared to a large city, and the freshman dormitory area was an unimaginably vast residential complex.

Neatly arranged three-story villas were scattered around, with each one occupying about an acre, and the interiors were meticulously elegant.

'Every freshman gets a villa, absolutely private, and even the All-Knowing Brain can't access it without authorization...'

'Well, given that martial arts students need ample practice areas, and pharmacists or mech builders need laboratories and private workshops, this space might not even be enough in the later stages.'

Fang Xing found his place, a three-story villa with a red roof, featuring an open balcony, swimming pool, and practice area.

【Beep! Iris verification successful... Welcome, freshman Fang Xing, to unlock your new dormitory...】

As he grasped the door handle, a flash of light appeared at the peephole, followed by a mechanical voice.

The sound of a door being unlocked echoed with a crisp 'Click!'

The villa's door swung open, and Fang Xing eagerly wandered around before rushing to the bedroom.

Inside the master bedroom, just as he had anticipated, stood a 'holographic simulation pod'!

(End of Chapter)